This weeks discussions were interesting. The 5 frame story telling was a comprising way to not only tell a story but it to hear a story as well. The idea that from the same 5 pictures, 15 people can tell a different story. This not only illustrates how each individual interprets things differently, but the way we each told it. The approach to the story made each one unique. Everything from serious to comical to invoking memories. However, we were all engaged in listening to each story. Story telling has been around forever and just like our ancestors before us, pictures are worth a thousand words, if not more. We all add our piece to the story as well.
The flickr mapping was an observation for me since I already knew how to do it. The only thing I can comment on this is watching my fellow classmates struggle with the process of uploading a photo to the map. I don't know why it is not automatic? Maybe there is a design flaw in the web page, but isn't this based on each person's experience with this tool or similar tools? I don't know if I would consider changing/ improving anything. Yet, based on what I've observed of my fellow classmates, I would have to say that the usability is not what is expected when it comes to the maps and putting photos on the map. What is a 3-5 minute task ended up taking folks over 20 minutes to find the maps page. I would have incorporated a tool that asks if you want to add this photo to a map when you upload the photo to flickr. After the upload, it should automatically take you to a world map and allow you to locate the spot on the map and drop it there.
The elluminate presentation was great. I have used elluminate before as moderator and student. I am familiar with all the formailites of this program, but I just wanted to comment on the presentation. The girls (don't know their names) did a great job at researching the project and setting up a powerpoint presentation.
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